Matrix Midwest to Feature 'Mizzou Live' Pregame, Postgame Football Show in 2024
8/22/2024 2:00:00 PM | Football, General
New St. Louis-based network will also televise "Tiger Talk" every week during football season.
COLUMBIA, Mo. — A new St. Louis-based network will feature the first live pre- and postgame TV show for University of Missouri football, starting with next week's season-opening game against Murray State. Gray Media is launching St. Louis' only free and independent sports and entertainment network, Matrix Midwest, available now over-the-air on channel 32 and channel 186 on Spectrum/Charter. Matrix Midwest operates alongside sister station, First Alert 4 (KMOV-TV), the St. Louis market's CBS affiliate.
Starting with the Tigers' Aug. 29 opener, Matrix Midwest will launch "Mizzou Live" with presenting sponsor Paytient, an exclusive pre- and postgame show in conjunction with the University of Missouri and Learfield. Mizzou fans will have exclusive access to their favorite team with special analysis from former star wide receiver Justin Gage. The show will be carried state-wide, available in seven markets throughout Missouri: St. Louis (Matrix Midwest), Kansas City (KSMO), Cape Girardeau (KFVS-TOO), Springfield (KYCW), Hannibal (WGEM), St. Joseph (ONPN, News-Press NOW) and Columbia (KZOU).
"This innovative partnership with KMOV-TV, Matrix Midwest and Gray Media will be fantastic for our fan base all across our great state," University of Missouri Director of Athletics Laird Veatch said. "Having the Mizzou brand on television in such a unique way each game week during 'Mizzou Live' will grow our presence from St. Louis to Kansas City and everywhere in between. We appreciate KMOV's commitment to helping us continue to grow and evolve."
Mizzou's weekly radio show, "Tiger Talk," featuring football coach Eliah Drinkwitz, will also appear on the network each Tuesday during the regular season, starting Aug. 27.
"There's a hunger for more unique sports and entertainment content in the Midwest. We're proud to provide another local platform to give our community what they want," said JD Sosnoff, Vice President & General Manager of Matrix Midwest & KMOV-TV. This new network brings fans free sports programming through major collaborations such as our partnership with Mizzou."
"Meaningful partnerships like those we're building with the University of Missouri, sports franchises throughout the state and nationally show the dedication of Matrix Midwest and Gray Media to our community," said Mike King, Senior Managing Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer for Gray Media.
GET YOUR 2024 TICKETS NOW!
A limited number of reserved single-game tickets remain available for games against Murray State, Buffalo, Boston College, Vanderbilt and Arkansas. Reserved season tickets have sold out as well as single-game reserved tickets for games against Auburn and Oklahoma.
Purchase single-game tickets now by calling 1-800-CAT-PAWS or buying online.
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